HEALTH ED Continuing Education Program

Emerging Paradigms In Neurodevelopmental Disorders

May 7, 2008 Asheville, North Carolina
May 8, 2008 Knoxville, Tennessee
May 9, 2008 Chattanooga, Tennessee

Presenter:

JOHN M. ORTIZ, PhD, is the director and founder of The Asperger’s Syndrome Institute and The Institute of Applied Psychomusicology®. A licensed psychologist, consultant, musician, composer, certified clinical hypnotist and psycho-educational trainer, he is listed in the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. Dr. Ortiz’s work with Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders and NLD takes an integral, strength-based approach emphasizing socio-cultural, neuro-biological, and developmental influences, as well as cognitive, behavioral and affective components

His publications include the books: Asperger, Autism and Non-Verbal Learning Disorder: Screening, Assessing and Diagnosing (2008); The Gifts of Asperger; My Kitty Catsberger; the best-selling The Tao of Music: Sound Psychology; and Nurturing Your Child with Music; and audio CDs The Soothing Pulse®, Turning Daydreams to Dreams, and It’s Sleepy Time! Dr. Ortiz is active member of various professional organizations including the American Psychological Association and the American Music Therapy Association. Dr. Ortiz earned his PhD from Penn State University, MS from Nova University, and BS from Virginia Commonwealth University.

7:30 AM Registration/Check-In
8:00 AM Course Begins
3:30 PM Evaluations/Adjournment

Topics:

Neurodiversity: The Emerging Tapestry
Autism/Asperger’s/PDD-NOS: The Various Diagnostic Systems
Emerging Perspectives
Asperger’s Syndrome vs. High-Functioning Autism (HFA)
Nonverbal Learning Disability (NLD or NvLD)
Three Major Players
Rare Conditions
Related & Accompanying Conditions

Who Should Attend:

• Psychologists
• Social Workers
• Speech-Language Pathologists
• Nurses
• Educators
• Teacher Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Physical Therapists
• Counselors

This program is appropriate for all levels of participant knowledge regarding Asperger’s Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder and High-Functioning Autism.

Offered for 6.0 Continuing Education Hours
To receive verification of successful completion of the following credit hours, participants are expected to sign-in, attend the entire program, and complete an evaluation. For continuing education inquiries, please contact ssell@health-ed.com.

Company site: www.health-ed.com

Direct link for Knoxville/Chattanooga Sessions Information and Online Registration

Phone: 800.839.4584